ISC PUBLICATIONS
The Intelligence Study Centre has produced a number of publications either on its own, or in concert with other parties. Set out below are summaries of some of those publications. Please note that ISC does not accept credit cards for purchase transactions. Cheques or bank drafts are acceptable and should accompany book orders. Special rates are available for large orders, book stores and academic institutions on application.
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Strategic Intelligence: A Handbook for Practitioners, Managers and Users – Revised Edition
The earlier 1998 version of this comprehensive textbook on the concepts, doctrine, processes, and applications of strategic intelligence and research has been updated and re-published in 2009 as a Revised Edition. The book focuses on using strategic research to study and illuminate issues relevant to planning and direction-setting in government and, particularly, in enforcement, regulation and compliance. It describes the process steps in detail to suit all strategic research and gives specific hints and examples of "best practice." The book also addresses issues associated with establishing, running and managing strategic intelligence activities. This is the benchmark reference book on strategic intelligence and analysis and was awarded the IALEIA Book Award for 2000.
Don McDowell. Scarecrow Press Inc., 2009. ISBN 0-8108-6184-4
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Managing Intelligence
Prepared as a textbook to accompany training courses conducted by the Intelligence Study Centre network of companies and by the College of Intelligence Studies.
Don McDowell. Istana Enterprises, 2008 – (ISBN pending)
The Intelligence Guide – Buku Panduan Intelijen (in Indonesian)
This book is a basic instruction manual in intelligence theory and practice for Indonesian speakers. It details the goals and objectives, processes involved, standards expected and management of the entire intelligence activity.
Don McDowell & Dr. Susie Tucker. International Organization for Migration, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2006
Strategic Intelligence and Analysis: Selected Writings
A compilation of articles on strategic intelligence authored by Don McDowell and published in various international journals between 1992 and 2000.
Don McDowell, Istana Enterprises, 1998 - ISBN 1876287020
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Strategic Intelligence and Analysis: Guidelines on Methodology and Application
A handbook on applying the principles and processes for strategic research to the illegal drugs situation in Australia.
Don McDowell. Istana Enterprises, 1997 - ISBN 1876287004
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Wildlife Crime, Policy and the Law: An Australian Study
A comprehensive book that reports the results of a strategic research, analysis and assessment of the nature, extent and impact of the illegal trade in flora and fauna within, to and from Australia. The book provided government policy-makers at State and Federal level with a basis for deciding upon future policies, strategies, priorities, legislation, organisational requirements and training needs.
Don McDowell. Environment Australia 1997, AGPS, Canberra, Australia – ISBN 0644476117
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Comparative Analysis of Illicit Drug Strategy: Law Enforcement
A study of the various law enforcement supply-reduction strategies, policies and programs of the United States, United Kingdom and the Netherlands, comparing these with the situation in Australia.
Don McDowell. National Campaign Against Drug Abuse 1992. Comparative Analysis of Illicit Drug Strategy. NCADA Monograph Series No. 18, Chapter 4. AGPS, Canberra, Australia
Australia's Illegal Drug Problem: A Strategic Intelligence Assessment
A strategic intelligence assessment for the Australian Government, examining the total illegal drugs problem in Australia. The book considers not only the perspective of law enforcement and supply reduction, but examines demand-reduction policy and program models. It critically appraises government policy formulation and strategy setting mechanisms, making recommendations for future improvement of policy-setting models. The assessment also looks critically at law enforcement performance in the anti-drugs role and provides comment on areas for potential improvement, particularly in the field of intelligence activity.
Wardlaw, McDowell & Schmidt. Attorney-General's Department 1991. Australia's Illegal Drug Problem: A Strategic Intelligence Assessment. Unpublished report on behalf of Federal Cabinet. Criminal Environment Assessment Unit, April 1991, Canberra, Australia
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